The Novella "Leg Motion on Ocean" draws inspiration from the biblical tale of Joseph in Egypt. The narrative unfolds around Tobias, a man of Hebrew descent, who earns favor in the eyes of Pharaoh Amenhotep and rises to the esteemed role of Vizier. Unexpectedly, Tobias faces demons on his path to succeeding Amenhotep as Pharaoh, narrowly escaping death twice.
Meanwhile, Molbah, a man hailing from Monrovian origins, plots to seize control of Egypt alongside his king, Dehdun Meshad. The demise of Amenhotep and Tobias, along with their adversaries, leaves Egypt vulnerable. Now, with Molbah in a paramount position of power, the story explores the uncertain fate of Egypt at its weakest moment.
For a millenia man thrived under the gods Egypt. Osiris proved to be a capable and wise ruler. His wife Isis taught man man things and gave them tools to succeed. Nephthys taught them how to prepare the dead, and how to prepare for the afterlife. Yet Set grew greedy. He wanted more power. He wanted his brother's throne. He wanted to rule all of Egypt himself. Have the power for himself. Nephthys, now pregnant, began to fear her husband. He was not the same as when they were married. And so she escaped Thinis and travelled to Memphis to claim sanctuary with her brother and sister. There she gave birth to Anubis. The jackal headed god of death took up his position and began to ferry the dead souls through the underworld. Isis foretold the coming war with Set. But Osiris, always trusting of his brother, did not see the danger. And so invited him to the announcement of Isis' pregnancy. It was there that Set killed his brother. Nephthys and Isis escaped Memphis under the cover of darkness, and took refuge with their loyal followers. There, Isis gave birth to her son Horus. The hawk god, Isis prayed to her grandfather for guidance. As Horus grew older, Set's grip on power strengthened. Fear ruled the young Egypt. But those both god and man were still loyal to Horus and his mother helped plan revenge. Horus, now a man. And his trusted human servant Ahmose battled Set. This carnage saw the sacred Nile run red with blood. Hearing the cries of man. Amun Ra travelled from his sacred ship and commanded all gods to return to the afterlife and fight their battles there.